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bronchoscopy
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fiber-optic or rigid endoscope inserted into the bronchial tubes for diagnosis, biopsy or collection of specimans
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endotracheal intubation
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placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharynx, larynx and trachea to establish an airway
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larngoscopy
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visual examination of the voice box
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lung biopsy
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removal of lung tissue followed by microscope examination
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mediastinoscopy
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endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum
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pulmonary fucntion tests (PFTs)
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tests that measure the ventiation mechanics of the lung
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thoracentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space
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thoracotomy
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major surgical incision of the chest
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thorascopy
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visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope
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tracheostomy
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creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck
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tuberculin test
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determines past or present tuberculosis infection based on a positive skin reaction
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tube thoracostomy
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chest tube is passed through an opening in the skin of the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion
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